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US and Soviet forces meet at the Elbe
US and Soviet Armies meet at the Elbe River effectively defeating Germany -
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Development of Soviet-friendly governments in Eastern Europe
After the Soviet Army defeated German forces in Eastern Europe they held one-party elections in those regions. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
After the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan surrendered. -
United Nations is formed
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Announcement of the Truman Doctrine
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Adoption of the Marshall Plan
George Marshall announces plan to help Europe rebuild -
Berlin Blockade
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The Berlin Airlift
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Creation of NATO
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Soviets explode an atomic bomb
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Communist defeat Nationalists in China
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Warsaw Pact is formed
